Columns
Good, bad legislation when it comes to education
Most of the buzz surrounding the current legislative session has revolved around the projected $1.6 billion shortfall in the state budget.
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Opinions & Responses
Opinions & Responses
Income tax repeal would make life easier
Bills have been introduced into the state legislature to eliminate the state income tax, which may be a good idea but not for the next couple of years. […]
Editorial
Is a presidential primary worth the price?
In 2008, after decades of political irrelevance, the Louisiana presidential preferential primary actually figured to matter in the nomination races of both parties. […]
Columns
What is the business of leges?
According to House Speaker Jim Tucker, the vote on the merger of SUNO and UNO scheduled for Monday, on the House Floor, was postponed until Wednesday.
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Columns
Budget problems main focus in Baton Rouge battle
The 144 members of the Legislature didn’t exactly enjoy the recent Special Session on redistricting. […]
Editorial
Former governor ‘Trumped’ on campaign trail
Having run against both Edwin Edwards and David Duke in the same election, former Gov. Buddy Roemer knows what it’s like to be outshone by a flamboyant politician’s appeal to the masses. […]
Opinions & Responses
Our state faces another major threat
Louisiana has had some difficult years recently and 2011 could fit into that mold. We’re talking about the possibility of the water-laden Mississippi River overflowing and flooding surrounding areas in south Louisiana. […]
Columns
Special elections are being abused
Low voter turnout for elections plagues Louisiana and undermines the concept of a democratic form of government. […]
Columns
Budget chairman moves toward fiscal sanity
If you don’t know much about Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, Chairman of the House Budget Committee in Washington, you may want to Google him. […]